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Graduate Certificate in Forensic Fingerprint Investigation

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Fingerprint Investigation provides students with the discipline expertise to undertake, use and apply advanced forensic fingerprint detection techniques within laboratory and field contexts.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year part-time
Course Code
POL84215
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$6,216 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Fingerprint Investigation provides students with the discipline expertise to undertake, use and apply advanced forensic fingerprint detection techniques within laboratory and field contexts. It covers the skills and knowledge to operate and manage the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) and to take and record fingerprint impressions of deceased persons. Students will develop expert skills to perform fingerprint comparisons/identification by applying scientific methodology and develop fingerprint expertise and maintain currency.
This is a restricted Police qualification; students must be employed by an Australian Police Service to enrol.

Entry requirements

Students must be currently employed by an Australian Policing Agency and be nominated by the relevant jurisdictional forensic section within that State/Territory AND

  • Demonstrate successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Forensic Investigation or equivalent
  • OR
  • demonstrate successful completion of a degree, associate degree or advanced diploma or Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) or equivalent
  • OR
  • be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills to undertake vocational education and training at the graduate certificate Level.

Study locations

Bruce

Online

Career pathways

Forensic Fingerprint investigator